Lifestyle

March 6, 2013

Jaxen Jonathon Pettit arrived into this world Dec. 25, 2012, at 8:19 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Born to joyous parents Bobbi Ann (Jacobsen) and Jared Pettit of Kearney, Jaxen weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces.
He is welcomed home by his parents and big sister, Emmi Ann, age 2 1/2. He is also welcomed by proud grandparents Ron and Judy Jacobsen of Broken Bow, and Mary Pettit and the late Gordon Pettit of Sidney. Great-grandparents are Paul Jacobsen of Merna, and Helen Mundt of Alliance.

January 24, 2013

Duane and Eugenia Vannice celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary Jan. 9. The couple, formerly from Halsey where Duane was postmaster for almost 30 years and Jean was an elementary education teacher, moved to Lincoln in 2007. Cards of best wishes can be sent to them at: Gateway Senior Living, 225 N. 56th St., Apt. 217, Lincoln, NE 68504.

January 24, 2013

Amy Marie Seda and Brandon Lane Nansel were joined in marriage Sept. 15, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Arnold. The Rev. Dale Coates officiated the ceremony.
Amy is the daughter of Roger and Sue Seda of Anselmo, and Brandon is the son of Brad and Connie Nansel of Arnold.
Serving as maids of honor were Delite Weinman and Megan Michaud. Alisha Eberle, Amber Ourada and Tosha Werkmeister were bridesmaids.
Best men were Bryce Nansel, brother of the groom, Brent Kulp, Justin Connor, Lindy Dailey and Bryce Kulp.

January 24, 2013

Danielle M. Harms and Aarin M. Fellows were married Aug. 18, 2012, at Lifehouse Church in Hastings, with Pastor Brett Mackey officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Dan and Kim Harms of Glenvil. She is a graduate from Sandy Creek High School and is currently in her senior year at Evangel University in Springfield, Mo. She will graduate in May 2013 with a degree in elementary education and Spanish.

January 18, 2013

Rick and Lisa Bristol of Ansley, are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Ryan Bristol, to Kelley Lehmer, daughter of Becky Lehmer of Aurora. The two met while both were attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Ryan, a 2010 graduate of Amherst High School, currently attends UNK studying Agri-Business. Kelley, a 2007 graduate of Aurora High School and a 2011 graduate from UNK, currently works in Kearney, at Region 3 Behavioral Health Services using her bachelor's degree in Family Studies.
The couple is planning a June 1, 2013 wedding in Aurora.

January 18, 2013

Heather Proskocil of Kearney and Austin Hendrickson of Kearney were married Oct. 20, 2012, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Parents of the couple are Dave and Tammy Hendrickson of Broken Bow, and Don and Deb Proskocil of Ord
The bride and groom reside in Kearney. They both work and attend school full time. They will both graduate in May 2013 from University of Nebraska at Kearney.

January 11, 2013

Byron and Ashley (Marple) Kringle of Lincoln are proud to announce the birth of their son, Malachi James. Malachi was born Oct. 19, 2012, and weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He is also welcomed home with love by his big sister, Kyla. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Debra Marple of Broken Bow, and Ron and Jean Kringle of Lincoln. Great-grandparents include Pat Gamble of Broken Bow and Don and Phyllis Orr of Greeley, Colo.

January 11, 2013

Deb Mayor of Broken Bow, and Bob Mayor of Torrington, Wyo., would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara â€śErinâ€ť Mayor, to Derrick Clem; both live in Belleville, Ill.
Erin is a 2006 graduate of Broken Bow High School and 2011 graduate of UNL. She is employed as a Team Leader Quality for ConAgra Mills in Chester, Ill.
Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Beulah and the late Kenneth Eggleston of Oconto, and the late Barbara and H. L. Mayor of Buffalo, Wyo.

January 11, 2013

Travis Sterner of Merna and Wynne Klug of Columbus were united in marriage by the Rev. Aaron Witt Nov. 17, 2012, at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Columbus.
Parents of the couple are Ed Sterner of North Platte and Linda Sterner of Merna, and Jim and Ivy Klug of Columbus. Grandparents are Marvin and Esther Sterner, and Everett and Arlene Moninger of Merna, and Ruth Bakenhus of Columbus.